Desperately Seeking Wisdom
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Desperately Seeking Wisdom
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About this Podcast:
This is a podcast where well-known people talk about what they’ve learned from life - particularly the tough times. Guests have come from the worlds of entertainment, politics, business and journalism, including: Richard Curtis, George Alagiah, Amber Rudd, the Rev. Richard Coles, Lyse Doucet and David Baddiel. It’s a chance to hear their wisdom - and to think about how it might apply to your life… After the Brexit vote, Craig Oliver's high-powered job and privileged position at the heart of the British government came to an abrupt end. In the aftermath of that bruising battle, he despaired at how divided society had become, but also came to realise something fundamental was missing from his own life. Outwardly he was still achieving; but he realised he'd never felt comfortable in his own skin. Life had always felt more of a grind than a gift – he'd always believed that if he only worked harder, he'd find fulfilment. Now he realised that wasn't th
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What is Desperately Seeking Wisdom about?
This is a podcast where well-known people talk about what they’ve learned from life - particularly the tough times. Guests have come from the worlds of entertainment, politics, business and journalism, including: Richard Curtis, George Alagiah, Amber Rudd, the Rev. Richard Coles, Lyse Doucet and David Baddiel.
What has Desperately Seeking Wisdom covered recently?
Recent episodes include "New plans for Desperately Seeking Wisdom" (16 February 2025, 1 minute), "Jonathan Scott Lee" (2 September 2024, 37 minutes), and "Tanni Grey-Thompson - Part 2" (4 April 2024, 26 minutes).
How often does Desperately Seeking Wisdom publish?
Desperately Seeking Wisdom publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across 49 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Desperately Seeking Wisdom?
Booking probability for Desperately Seeking Wisdom is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Desperately Seeking Wisdom requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Desperately Seeking Wisdom's contact route on record: public web form.
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Desperately Seeking Wisdom is a society podcast with 49 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #21
Jonathan Scott Lee
Sep 2, 202437 minS3This is a special edition of Desperately Seeking Wisdom.<br /><br />Just after we completed the third season a few months ago, Craig began began talking to Jonathan Scott Lee. In 2023, Jonathan's daughter, Caitlyn, took...
Episode #20
Tanni Grey-Thompson - Part 2
Apr 4, 202426 minS3Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson is one of Britain’s most successful athletes, having won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 golds. <br /><br />In part two of our conversation, we talk about what Tanni has learnt from...
Episode #19
Tanni Grey-Thompson - Part 1
Apr 1, 202429 minS3Baroness Tanni-Grey Thompson is one of Britain’s most successful athletes, having won 16 Paralympic medals, including 11 golds. Since retiring, she’s transferred her drive to a different arena, the House of Lords. <br...
Episode #18
Sir Trevor McDonald - Part 2
Mar 28, 202437 minS3Sir Trevor McDonald is one of our country’s most celebrated journalists and news presenters. <br /><br />In part two of our conversation, Sir Trevor talks in more detail about some of the defining moments of his career...
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Episode #17
Sir Trevor McDonald - Part 1
Mar 25, 202429 minS3Sir Trevor McDonald is one of our country’s most celebrated journalists and news presenters. <b><br /></b><br /><b></b>He rose from a poor childhood in Trinidad, to cover the biggest stories of our times - and became...
Episode #16
Compilation 1 - Pieces of Wisdom
Mar 21, 202430 minS3As part of season three, this is a special compilation episode featuring guests from season one and two. <br /><br />In the last couple of years we have had many inspiring conversations with people including Richard...
Episode #15
Robi Damelin
Mar 18, 202447 minS3Robi Damelin is a peace activist based in Israel. She's a leading voice in The Parents Circle - a grassroots Israeli-Palestinian organisation, made up of over 600 families who’ve all lost family members in the conflict...
Episode #14
The Return of Matt Forde - Part 2
Mar 14, 202434 minS3On Desperately Seeking Wisdom this week, we’re doing something we haven’t done before – speaking to a guest who has already been on the podcast, the comedian Matt Forde.<br /><br />We recorded Matt's first chat on the...
Episode #13
The Return of Matt Forde - Part 1
Mar 11, 202429 minS3On Desperately Seeking Wisdom this week, we’re doing something we haven’t done before; speaking to a guest who has already been on the podcast, the comedian Matt Forde.<br /><br />We recorded Matt's first chat on the...
Episode #12
James Cracknell - Part 2
Mar 7, 202422 minS3James Cracknell is a double Olympic Gold medallist, adventurer, and now Parliamentary candidate.<br /><br />In part two of our conversation, we discuss the horrific cycling accident that James suffered which changed his...
Episode #11
James Cracknell - Part 1
Mar 4, 202432 minS3James Cracknell is a double Olympic Gold medallist, adventurer, and now Parliamentary candidate. <br /><br />He’s faced some extraordinary highs and devastating lows – including being left brain-damaged after being hit...
Episode #10
Clive Myrie - Part 2
Feb 29, 202427 minS3This is part two of our conversation with Clive Myrie, one of the most recognisable and versatile broadcasters in the UK. He’s equally at home reporting from a warzone as he is in the studio, grilling contestants on...
Episode #9
Clive Myrie - Part 1
Feb 26, 202444 minS3Clive Myrie is one of the most recognisable and versatile broadcasters in the UK. He’s equally at home reporting from a warzone as he is in the studio, grilling contestants on Mastermind or presenting BBC News at...
Episode #8
Rory Bremner - Part 2
Feb 22, 202442 minS3Rory Bremner is one of the country's leading comedians and impressionists. He's been making the nation laugh since the 1980s, often by taking a satirical look at the people in power. <br /><br />Rory’s career has seen...
Episode #7
Rory Bremner - Part 1
Feb 19, 202433 minS3Rory Bremner is one of the country's leading comedians and impressionists. He's been making the nation laugh since the 1980s, often by taking a sideways look at the people in power. <br /><br />Rory’s career has seen...
Episode #6
James Graham - Part 2
Feb 15, 202444 minS3<b>James Graham </b>is an exceptionally talented playwright and screenwriter.<br /><br />His critically acclaimed plays and scripts – including Ink, Sherwood, Brexit: the Uncivil War, and Dear England, have captured the...
Episode #5
James Graham - Part 1
Feb 12, 202432 minS3<b>James Graham </b>is an exceptionally talented playwright and screenwriter.<br /><br />His critically acclaimed plays and scripts – including Ink, Sherwood, Brexit: the Uncivil War, and Dear England, have captured the...
Episode #4
Emily Maitlis - Part 2
Feb 8, 202427 minS3<b>Emily Maitlis </b>is one of the most well-known and successful broadcast journalists in Britain. She’s covered the biggest stories of our times – and interviewed some of the most famous and powerful people, including...
Episode #3
Emily Maitlis - Part 1
Feb 5, 202433 minS3<b>Emily Maitlis </b>is one of the most well-known and successful broadcast journalists in Britain. She’s covered the biggest stories of our times – and interviewed some of the most famous and powerful people, including...
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